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2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For bale

C206S442000, C206S524800

Reexamination Certificate

active

10672825

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging.

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